Oral HIV self-test can now be sold in Canada in ‘key’ move at HealthBulance.

Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya cases in several countries in the Americas since late 2025 and into early 2026. The alert also highlights the re-emergence of local transmission in areas that had not reported… 02/11/2026

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OraSure Technologies announced Tuesday its OraQuick HIV self-test, which can produce results in 20 minutes, received a licence to distribute from Health Canada. 02/10/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 6, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a virtual reality (VR) platform designed to build capacity and strengthen preparedness across public health laboratories in the Americas for the surveillance of influenza and other pathogens with epidemic potential.This immersive digital tool was… 02/06/2026

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Washington, D.C., February 4, 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert on measles for the Region of the Americas, calling on countries to intensify epidemiological surveillance, vaccination, and rapid outbreak response activities to interrupt transmission and protect vulnerable populations.… 02/04/2026

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In the Region, 24 countries have adopted the single-dose schedule for the HPV vaccine, but greater efforts are needed to expand screening and treatment.Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026 (PAHO) – On World Cancer Day (February 4), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) called on countries to accelerate efforts to achieve cervical cancer 2030… 02/03/2026

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Washington, DC, 28 January 2026 (PAHO)- Ninety days after Hurricane Melissa swept across parts of the Caribbean, countries are transitioning from emergency response toward recovery—while continuing to confront public health risks linked to damaged infrastructure, disrupted services, and heightened vulnerability to disease. The Category 5… 01/30/2026

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Quebec’s private doctors' federation challenges a law requiring new doctors to work five years in the public system, calling it discriminatory and harmful to patient care. 01/29/2026

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The province of Manitoba has recruited 13 U.S.-trained physicians to practice in communities as part of an effort to improve access to family doctors and reduce wait times. 01/28/2026

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Saskatchewan’s First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s Office says they received a healthcare complaint from Trevor Dubois in the months preceding his death. 01/28/2026

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'I shouldn't have to go out of country. I feel like I should be able to get that care and that help here where I am, but it's just not possible,' said Talia Assu-Gregg, 20. 01/28/2026

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Some smaller or rural communities have struggled to find enough family doctors; local leaders have begun developing incentive programs to bring physicians to their residents. 01/28/2026

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The Ontario Hospital Association warned that several provincial hospitals are grappling with 'significant challenges' stemming from patient-related pressure. 01/28/2026

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A new poll suggests Ontarians are waiting too long for diagnostic tests and specialist appointments, causing unnecessary stress and putting patients’ health at risk. 12/23/2025

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What happens if PSA levels start rising after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer? Sometimes men live the rest of their lives with a rising PSA without ever developing metastases. Now, an ultra-sensitive scanning technology is raising new questions about biochemical recurrence and how to manage it. 12/19/2025

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The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high. 12/17/2025

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